Advances in Mixed Rare Earth Carbonate Products

Maiden MREC Exempt from Radiological Control

Rare earth deposits usually contain some level of radioactive elements uranium and thorium which, if sufficiently concentrated, makes their products subject to radiological control.  ANSTO has now confirmed that the specific radioactivity of ABx’s maiden MREC sample was sufficiently low to meet the exemption criteria for control as set by the International Atomic Energy Agency. This broadens the range of potential customers and adds significant value by minimising regulatory compliance requirements.

Second MREC Sample

ABx engaged ANSTO to produce a second MREC from the liquor from the column leach tests announced in January. ANSTO has now produced ~120g of MREC and assay results are expected during March. The preliminary results suggest that this MREC will have even higher heavy rare earth content and lower impurities than the maiden MREC. The delivery of a second MREC will enable the ABx to supply samples to additional potential customers.